Wait a minute, where is my master?

"The methods of that wastrel's descendant have come."

In the crowd, Jin Xu muttered softly after a cultivator in armor let out a resounding shout.

With the probing ability of his Spiritual Sense, he could clearly discern the recent departure of the fat shopkeeper.

And this group of people had suddenly received a message after meeting and speaking with the wealthy young master and the fat shopkeeper; hence, they hurriedly arrived at this location.

It seemed as if they did not wish to allow Mei Shouyi to take on this disciple so smoothly.

However, there was one thing Jin Xu could not figure out.

Upon his arrival on Sae Island, out of prudence, he had swept the entire island with his Spiritual Sense.

He discovered that the two highest-level cultivators on the island were one, a beautiful woman in the Void Refinement Realm who was in a closed-door cultivation in a mansion; judging from the servants' conversations, she appeared to be the Island Master of Sae Island.

The other cultivator in the Void Refinement Realm was a middle-aged man who bore a six to seven points resemblance to the wastrel's descendant.

And in the Cultivation World, strength is revered above all. In terms of strength, that wastrel's son only had a father in the Void Refinement Realm to back him up.

On the side of the "Three Friends of the Cold Season," there were four in the Void Refinement Realm.

In terms of influence, the Shui Clan indeed wielded significant power at sea, but Mr. Mei had openly declared his background, being from one of the Four Great Immortal Sects, the Qingmu Academy, and the names of the three seemed to carry no small fame in the Cultivation World as well.

Didn't you see the crowd's slightly astonished expression when Mei Shouyi revealed his identity?

Yet, the other party still sent people to cause trouble.

On what basis?

As for the notion that the wastrel's son was unaware of what had transpired here and thus sent his men to cause trouble, that was even more preposterous.

The little Taoist was certain that at least three people in the onlooking crowd had quietly sent messages to him using jade talismans right after Mr. Mei had declared his background.

Jin Xu, while using his Spiritual Sense to monitor the third floor of the distant tavern, attempting to ascertain what backing the other party had, also reached out to hold Yu Yaoer's shoulder as she was about to step forward.

"My lord, today he dares to misuse his clan's private soldiers.

"Tomorrow, he might dare to seize the position of the Island Master!

"The day after, he might dare to divide the Shui Clan, and the day after that, he might dare to..."

After being stopped, the Little Fish Demon looked at the little Taoist with a faint murderous glint in her beautiful eyes, her cheeks puffing up huffily as she spoke.

However, before she could finish, Jin Xu interrupted her and telepathically conveyed his confusion to her.

After he finished sharing his recent thoughts,

He added,

"Little Yu, if you want to lure the snake out of its hole, you mustn't startle it. So, even if you wish to teach these people a lesson, wait. Wait for the big snake behind them to show itself.

"After all, Mr. Mei and the other three's cultivation and strength are well established.

"As for the Fan family father and son, they should also be okay under the care of the four Void Refinement Realm cultivators."

Yu Yaoer, having heard the little Taoist's explanation, temporarily suppressed her desire to confront them directly.

However, her cheeks were still puffing up angrily, prompting the husky next to her to reach out and give them a poke.

Jin Xu looked at the two girls playing around and couldn't help but let out a resigned chuckle.

He understood very well why Yu Yaoer was so angry.

If the previous conflict between Young Master Chen and the Fan family could be considered the former's bullying based on his own cultivation and background,

Thus, the very moment this group of law-enforcing Shui Clan cultivators appeared, the nature of the situation changed.

Monks nominally subjugated to the Shui Clan's island jurisdiction, now emerged due to a certain family descendant's personal affairs, raising the question of who truly held sway over the island – them or the Island Master. Should it come to pass that even the Island Master's word held no weight, then when weighty matters required the mobilization of island cultivators and resources, whether the words of such an Island Master still carried any efficacy would be in doubt.

One could hardly occupy all the benefits under the shadow of a great entity and, when time came to shoulder responsibilities, find the island personnel unmovable.

Of course, reality may not be as severe, or perhaps this squad of law enforcement cultivators just happened to have some murky relationship with that second young master Chen.

But as the saying goes, "A thousand-mile dike collapses in the ant hole."

Should every island have one or two such cases, then the Shui Clan...

Jin Xu pondered, shifting his attention back to the center of the circle.

By now, the team of law enforcement cultivators had crossed through the path that the crowd had voluntarily cleared, reaching the front of Mei Shouyi and the Fan father and son.

"You and your son are gathering a crowd to sell items in the street, disturbing the public order on the island. Come with us! And you, who just now released Spiritual Power to pressure and intimidate the merchants and cultivators on the island, was that you?"

The cultivator with blue-black scales on his face spoke with a stern tone, his eyes showing grave intent.

Even though he was a mere Nascent Soul Realm fourth layer Shui Clan cultivator, facing Mei Shouyi, a Confucian Practitioner of the Void Refinement Realm, he appeared not the least bit daunted.

The seven or eight people following behind him, upon hearing the command, saw two of them stride towards the Fan father and son, each holding an iron chain-like Magic Artifact in hand.

The others assumed a semi-encircling posture, forming a smaller circle within, subtly surrounding the trio.

"Stop."

Mr. Mei frowned at the sudden appearance of this group of Shui Clan law enforcement cultivators.

He darted forward, stepping in front of the Fan father and son, instantly releasing the aura of the Void Refinement Realm.

As a seasoned figure in such matters, how could he not see that their arrival was premeditated, with the utmost likelihood being that this was orchestrated by the spoiled descendant.

Yet, at that moment, he was puzzled as to why they showed no deference even after he declared his affiliation.

Was Qingmu Academy held in such low esteem by the Shui Clan cultivators?

Mr. Mei was filled with doubts and confusion.

The two cultivators holding chains, feeling the aura of the Void Refinement Realm, instinctively stopped in their tracks and turned to look at the blue-black scaled cultivator.

Their eyes were filled with the unspoken message, "Leader, we can't defeat this one, what should we do now?"

The leading Nascent Soul Realm Shui Clan cultivator gestured with his hand and then proceeded straight to Mei Shouyi.

"Fellow Daoist, if the Spiritual Power pressure just now was released by you, then please accompany us as well. If not, please step aside and do not hinder our impartial enforcement of the law." The Shui Clan cultivator said, pausing slightly before continuing, "Although you hail from Qingmu Academy, this place is, after all, under our Shui Clan's jurisdiction. That person did not agree to become your disciple just now, so I would advise you not to make an unwarranted appearance. Besides, their private assembly to sell Spiritual Objects violates the statutes of Sae Island, and the items sold should justly be confiscated."

After hearing the cultivator's words, Mr. Mei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Of course, it was a laugh of anger.

"My, from what you're saying, it seems like the old man and the father and son behind me have become the ones without a case? Are you not just the lackeys dispatched by that surnamed Chen's spoiled brat?

"Pretending to be some big fish here.

"Roll back and tell your master... no, better yet, have the Island Master of Sae Island come out and speak to me directly!"

Having said that, he turned to the Fan father and son behind him, who were looking puzzled and uncertain, and said.

"Don't worry, whether you accept me as your master today or not, I'll make sure you're both safe.

"Today, I would like to see whether it's the Shui Clan that lost reason, or if it's the name of Qingmu Academy in the Cultivation World that has weakened!"